“Limited Scope” Representation, or “Unbundled Legal Services” are specific identified services to be purchased from your lawyer on a separate hourly basis, rather than paying for a lawyer's services with a large deposit or general “retainer."
Unlike services provided under a general retainer, with Unbundled Services or "Limited Scope", the lawyer performs only those specific services, which are identified and agreed upon between the client and the lawyer. Some of the commonly requested unbundled legal services are listed below:
Reviewing Documents:
The attorney may be hired to review documents prepared by another lawyer, a mediator, or by a legal document assistant and to advise the client regarding the legal effect of the document. Mrs. Russell, a family law attorney, is frequently hired to review Marital Settlement Agreements, Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements.
Consulting:
A party who is in “pro per” often feels more comfortable when they have a “consulting” attorney. The “consulting attorney” is someone who can provide legal guidance to the client at a fraction of the cost of full representation.
Consultations include assistance and review of Marital Settlement Agreements, "MSA," Prenuptial or Cohabitation Agreements, and other legal documents.
Drafting:
Unbundled or Lmited Scope Legal Services include drafting legal documents such as Marital Settlement Agreements, and Prenuptial or Postnuptial agreements. (See FAQ's)
LIMITED SCOPE OR UNBUNDLED SERVICES
VENTURA COUNTY DIVORCE MEDIATOR
COLLABORATIVE ATTORNEY
"Divorce Without Court" lowers your costs and lessens your stress.
Email: ellen@hirvelalaw.com
Phone: (805) 482-9340
Member State Bar of California, Ventura County Bar Association
Member Coalition for Collaborative Divorce
Member International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
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Ellen Hirvela Russell
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